Ueto Aya and EXILE's leader HIRO announced that they got married on 14 September through a fax statement to the media via their respective agencies. The day of their marriage registration also happens to be Ueto's birthday. The couple revealed that they have been dating for two years but did not mention when their wedding is going to be. There are no plans for a press conference with regard to this matter. According to insiders, Ueto and HIRO got to know each other during the summer in 2010 and soon started dating. Ueto introduced HIRO to her mother who has been supportive of their relationship and was frequently seen going out for meals with the couple.

On September 14th, actress Ueto Aya is celebrating her 27th birthday, but that almost fades into the background thanks to the announcement she made on the occasion. All the rumors about her and EXILEfs HIRO (43) have finally come to an end as they announced they have registered their marriage on the 14th.

They have yet to work out their plans and the date for their upcoming wedding reception, but there wonft be an official press conference or anything like that later today.

Ueto posted a handwritten note on her website thanking her fans for always supporting her and announcing her marriage. She seems to be very delighted to finally make the announcement, although she would have preferred to tell all her fans in person rather than releasing an open handwritten letter.

She wrote, gI cannot even express how grateful I am towards all of you for supporting me even through all the tough times. From the bottom of my heart, thank youc Ifll continue to work hard in order to live up to all the love Ifm receiving and send more love to all of you.h She continued, gIs it ok that I, not just as Ueto Aya but as a woman, can experience happiness? I wouldnft be happier if all of you could understand this and continue to cheer for me.h

HIRO also thanked his fans and explained that he wasnft able to tell them sooner due to various reasons. He also seems to be very happy to finally let the cat out of the bag, writing, gIfve always been running towards my dream with everything Ifve got and just like that Ifve already become 43 years old.h

He explained that turning 40 was a big turning point in his life, and he realized that, although EXILE, LDH, and his work are still important to him, he has to start thinking more about himself as a man. He has always been trying his best by himself and if it wasnft for the smiling faces of his fans, he wouldnft have been able to come this far. Of course, he will continue to work hard as a member of EXILE and EXILE TRIBE.

Actress Aya Ueto, 27, and HIRO, the 43-year-old leader of the band Exile, registered their marriage on Friday, Uetofs birthday, their management agencies announced Saturday.

Ueto and HIRO, whose real name is Hiroyuki Igarashi, have been dating since last year. Tabloids first reported back in January that wedding plans were in the air but their management agencies denied it.

A spokesman for Uetofs agency said a date for a wedding ceremony and reception have not yet been finalized, Sankei Shimbun reported.

Speaking about his new wife who has been in show business for 15 years, HIRO said in a statement to media: gShe dedicated her youth to her career and continues to work hard. I learn a lot from her. I respect her way of thinking and her way of life. I wanted, from the bottom of my heart, to make her happy.h

Ueto Aya and EXILE's leader HIRO announced that they got married on 14 September through a fax statement to the media via their respective agencies. The day of their marriage registration also happens to be Ueto's birthday. The couple revealed that they have been dating for two years but did not mention when their wedding is going to be. There are no plans for a press conference with regard to this matter. According to insiders, Ueto and HIRO got to know each other during the summer in 2010 and soon started dating. Ueto introduced HIRO to her mother who has been supportive of their relationship and was frequently seen going out for meals with the couple.

When I first saw her photo in 2003 something happened that I cannot explain.

I felt a love so powerful that I thought it must be my destiny to marry her.

Of course no one understood. I didn't understand either.
How can you possibly love someone you haven't even met?
The rational answer is that you can't. It's a self delusion.

Yet there I was with these very real and profound feelings.
This strong love motivated me to leave the United States and go to Tokyo.
I was there for three months. I kept praying for a miracle. That God would
somehow enable us to meet. I even went to her Agency on her birthday to take
her a small gift.

In the end there was no miracle. No fairytale meeting on the streets of Tokyo.
After three months I had to leave Japan to renew my Visa. I went to Thailand and I have been here for two and half years since then.

And now Aya is getting married. What can I say? Of course it hurts to realize that my great dream is over. I still feel the same love I felt in 2003. Did I know her in a past life? Or are these feelings, that I have never felt before and never felt since, just a delusional infatuation that Aya seems to inspire in so many?

Who knows. What I know is that the woman I loved more than any other person has made a choice. He must be a very good man for her to love him. And now I pray with all my heart that he WILL love her and be good to her. Japanese couples often put their careers ahead of their family relationships. I pray this not the case for Aya. The songs, the tv shows, the silly commercials all mean nothing. What matters now is that Hiro and Aya love each other with all their hearts.

I wish them both the greatest love and the greatest happiness possible.

Saw a Sneak Peek of Thermae Romae, I must say, It's an Awesome Movie. And I'm gonna watch it again, This time I'm gonna pay both days @ HIFF. Aya is Amazingly Beautiful and Adorable. If you see this movie in your area. Please go so it. It's worth it. Support Aya and Hiroshi Abe_________________